Rocky Road Rice Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with Rocky Road Rice Pudding, a decadent twist on a classic favorite! This recipe pairs the creamy, velvety texture of slow-simmered short-grain rice with the rich flavors of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, creating a chocolatey base that’s impossible to resist. Topped with gooey mini marshmallows and crunchy chopped almonds or pecans, each bite delivers the iconic rocky road experience in a cozy, pudding form. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy dessert is perfect warm or chilled, making it a deliciously versatile treat for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining or satisfying your own sweet cravings, Rocky Road Rice Pudding takes chocolate desserts to a whole new level!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 0.33 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds or pecans
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency.

Step 5

Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully melted and incorporated, creating a rich chocolate base.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped almonds or pecans, reserving a small handful of both for garnish (if desired).

Step 8

Spoon the rice pudding into serving dishes and allow it to cool slightly. It can be served warm or chilled, based on preference.

Step 9

Garnish each serving with additional mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1455.5 grams (1455.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2041

Total Fat 84.00g	108%
Saturated Fat 35.40g	177%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 117mg	39%
Sodium 1003mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 290.50g	106%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 193.20g
Protein 56.60g	113%

Vitamin D 429IU	2147%
Calcium 1386mg	107%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2107mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 54.2%